William Lutwyche, Counterfeit Worswick Halfpenny (D&H Lancashire 29c)

William Lutwyche, Counterfeit Worswick Halfpenny (D&H Lancashire 29c)

William Lutwyche, Counterfeit Worswick Halfpenny (D&H Lancashire 29c) 

Obv: A bust of John of Gaunt facing left. Around the perimeter JOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER * Center point of crown to first limb of K of DUKE. Left point of crown curves downward and is under the T of GAUNT. 

Rev: A shield. Around the perimeter LANCASTER HALFPENNY . 1792 The line of the shield between the C and A of LANCASTER and E and N of HALFPENNY. Lower point of shield between the 7 and 9 of date. Period after HALFPENNY

Edge: PAYABLE AT CLOUGHER OR IN DUBLIN  (Atkins p. 56, 14b; D&H Lancashire 29c)

From the lightly rusted obverse die. Medal turn. Choice, lustrous uncirculated. Scarce.

$125.00